HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 7409RESOLUTION 7409
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH EVERGREEN
LAND SERVICES TO COORDINATE ACQUISITION OF RIGHT OF WAY ASSOCIATED
WITH THE RAMSEY COUNTY TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION PROJECT AT
SILVER LAKE ROAD AND COUNTY ROAD H
WHEREAS, Ramsey County conducted a Traffic Signal Justification Study in 2004
which determined that the intersection at Silver Lake Road and County Road H met
warrants for traffic signals; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Mounds View adopted Resolution 6604 on August 22, 2005,
which expressed support for the installation of traffic control signals at said intersection; and,
WHEREAS, in October of 2007, the City Council directed staff to forward
correspondence to the County to reiterate its support for the signal installation; and,
WHEREAS, Ramsey County notified Mounds View in January of 2009 that it had
secured funding for the installation of traffic control signals at said intersection; and,
WHEREAS, Ramsey County further notified the City that additional right of way
would be needed at three of the four corners of this intersection (two in Mounds View, one in
New Brighton) for the installation of the signal equipment; and,
WHEREAS, According to Ramsey County policy, municipalities are responsible for
acquiring any necessary right of way associated with such projects; and,
WHEREAS, Evergreen Land Services submitted a proposal dated Jan 16, 2009 to
coordinate the right of way acquisition of the three parcels in Mounds View and New Brighton
at a cost not to exceed $5,000, less recording fees and amounts paid to property owners.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council approves entering into an
agreement with Evergreen Land Services, consistent with their submitted proposal, to
coordinate the acquisition of the additional right of way in Mounds View and New Brighton,
and directs staff to reach a satisfactory cost-participation agreement with the City of New
Brighton.
Adopted this 9th day of February, 2009.
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e Flaherty, Mayor
ATTEST: (~~ (?/'n~~'
James Ericson, Clerk -Administrator
(seal),